Apologies for cross posting Research/Teaching Assistant in Socio-Cultural Studies of Sport The School of Sport and Outdoor Studies at St Martin's College, Lancaster (UK) is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to teach and support the expansion of Sport Studies in the undergraduate academic portfolio. Academic expertise and practical experience in sport history and/or sport sociology is welcomed, along with a broad interest and involvement in sport. The post provides an opportunity to engage in curriculum development within a range of programmes in a dynamic and growing School. The post involves helping module leaders with seminars and possibly lectures in areas appropriate to the expertise of the successful candidate. The post holder will also be expected to undertake research and may already be registered for a research degree at another institution. There will also be regular opportunities to undertake staff development/training in both research and teaching skills. The post would suit someone looking to develop their teaching and research skills for a career in higher education. Details of the Sports Studies degree can be found at http://www.ucsm.ac.uk/sport/courses/index.html Salary: £12887 -- £17601 Post Reference: 204S04 To discuss the post informally please feel free to contact Dr Martin Johnes (Course Leader) on 01524 384578 [log in to unmask], Some further details - http://www.ucsm.ac.uk/vacancies/current-vacancies.php Dr Martin Johnes School of Sport & Outdoor Studies St Martin's College Lancaster, LA1 3JD UK +44 (0)1524 384578 www.staff.ucsm.ac.uk/mjohnes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Web page - www.emmarich.co.nr Gender, sport and society forum - www.gssf.co.nr Dr Emma Rich Lecturer in Gender Identity, Health and Physical Education School of Sport and Exercise Sciences Loughborough University Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3TU Tel - +44(1)1509 222765 Fax - +44(1)1509 226301